US3237916A
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Disc valve
Assignee: Grove Valve and Regulator Co
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Filing: 1963-10-02
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1983-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Austin U Bryant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:51
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/44; F16K31/52; F16K31/523; F16K27/00; F16K27/04; F16K27/044; F16K27/045; F16K3/00; F16K3/02; F16K3/04; F16K3/06; F16K3/10; F16K31/12; F16K31/16; F16K31/163; F16K31/1635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A FLUID FLOW CONTROL VALVE COMPRISING: A VALVE BODY INCLUDING A FLOW PASSAGE, A VALVE WORKING SURFACE ON SAID BODY SURROUNDING SAID FLOW PASSAGE, A CLOSURE CARRIER MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID BODY TO SWING ABOUT AN AXIS GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID FLOW PASSAGE, A VALVE CLOSURE MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID VALVE WORKING SURFACE TO CLOSE SAID FLOW PASSAGE, OPERATING MEANS FOR SWINGING SAID CARRIER BETWEEN AN ACTIVE POSITION WHEREIN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID FLOW PASSAGE AND AN OPEN POSITION DISPLACED THEREFROM. MENS OPERATED IN RESPONSE TO SAID OPERATING MEANS WHILE SAID CARRIER IS IN SAID ACTIVE POSITION TO PRODUCE AXIAL RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CLOSURE MEMBER ON SAID CARRIER INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID VALVE WORKING SURFACE, AND COMPLEMENTARY LOCKING MEANS ON AT LEAST ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND ON SAID VALVE BODY OPERATIVE TO SECURE SAID VALVE CLOSURE MEMBER AGAINST MOVEMENT TRANSVERSE OF SAID WORKING SURFACE DURING AT LEAST THAT PORTION OF SAID AXIAL MOVEMENT ADJACENT SAID VALVE WORKING SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A FLUID FLOW CONTROL VALVE COMPRISING: A VALVE BODY INCLUDING A FLOW PASSAGE, A VALVE WORKING SURFACE ON SAID BODY SURROUNDING SAID FLOW PASSAGE, A CLOSURE CARRIER MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID BODY TO SWING ABOUT AN AXIS GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID FLOW PASSAGE, A VALVE CLOSURE MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID VALVE WORKING SURFACE TO CLOSE SAID FLOW PASSAGE, OPERATING MEANS FOR SWINGING SAID CARRIER BETWEEN AN ACTIVE POSITION WHEREIN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID FLOW PASSAGE AND AN OPEN POSITION DISPLACED THEREFROM. MENS OPERATED IN RESPONSE TO SAID OPERATING MEANS WHILE SAID CARRIER IS IN SAID ACTIVE POSITION TO PRODUCE AXIAL RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CLOSURE MEMBER ON SAID CARRIER INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID VALVE WORKING SURFACE, AND COMPLEMENTARY LOCKING MEANS ON AT LEAST ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND ON SAID VALVE BODY OPERATIVE TO SECURE SAID VALVE CLOSURE MEMBER AGAINST MOVEMENT TRANSVERSE OF SAID WORKING SURFACE DURING AT LEAST THAT PORTION OF SAID AXIAL MOVEMENT ADJACENT SAID VALVE WORKING SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |